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Puzzle Report: June 2018

The organic installs from Google Play Instant (GPI) are currently modest. Consider waiting until GPI is available for AdWords before incurring the development costs Home Design Makeover by Storm8 Studios is now a top 50 grossing Puzzle iOS U.S. app. Hard-launched in January 2018, the app has match 3 gameplay with a custom home design meta-game

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5/1/18 – 5/31/18

App Genre Name Description
Angry Birds 2 Physics Terms of Service / Privacy Policy Update to ToS & PP – players must accept to continue
Bird Unlock Update Players can now unlock any bird after tutorials, and birds have 1 (not 2) tutorial rooms
Hatchlings Hatchlings act as score multipliers and must be fed Apples to A) stay alive, B) upgrade multiplier
Jackpot Egg Jackpot prize in the Tower of Fortune mini game
Chuck’s Cheddar Pack App store promotion Facebook post
Mo-Hawk Hat Event Punk Hat Set collected in Tower of Fortune jackpot mini game. Collected hats act as boosters (score multiplier) during event
Punk Hat Set Punk Hat Set released
Hatchling Food Shop In-app store for Hatchling currency (apples)
Angry Birds Match Match-Link County Fair Completing event quests decorates the County Fair. Includes Leaderboard, pick’em, quests, and challenge mode
Bubble Witch 3 Saga Bubble Popper Cauldron Classic II Players complete levels to compete for currency and to become an in-app character
Candy Crush Jelly Saga Match-Link Golden Pin If a level is completed on the first attempt, a Golden Pin is awarded
Level Notifications Event collection and boost notifications now displayed in-level, along with quit-or-purchase option
Candy Crush Saga Match-Link Diamond Path Complete 5 event levels in one life for rewards. Event only made available to the “best” players (qualifications have not been specified)
Google Play Instant Store users can choose to play a sample of the game before download
Space Race Tiered league released with reskin of Space theme. Players now collect colored candies. Leaderboard placement based on # of collected (rather than previous # of boosts made)
Terms of Service / Privacy Policy Update to ToS & PP – players must accept to continue
Sweet Supplies ‘Booster Box’ icon now ‘Sweet Supplies’ lobby tab. Tab shows Lives, Gold Bars, and boosters (level they were unlocked and inventory count)
Space Dash Update The event’s streak meter is visible in the lobby Event tab
Magic Dash Update Magic dash progression meter now appears in the lobby Events tab
Candy Crush Soda Saga Match-Link Tap & Hold Tap-and-hold interactive reveal of new levels on community page
Color by Number Other Import Videos Players can import a video or record one in-app and choose a single frame to color
Terms of Use Tapping on the Import Videos option triggers a Terms of Use accept-to-continue pop up
Buckets & Watch to Earn New players given X amount of paint buckets. W2E for 5 more, or start a free trial subscription
Cookie Jam Match-Link The Mothership Reskin of Great Airship Races with new Collection ship and option to purchase for coins
Daily Specials 3 daily challenges where completing one unlocks the next
Unlimited Boosters Boosters activate for all levels until their respective timers run out
Reconnect Facebook Account At app-entry players have to reconnect/sync with FB
Daily Spinner Odds Disclosure Link provided to disclose odds of daily bonus
Sweet Scratchers Complete Milestones and events to earn scratch 3 cards
Disney Emoji Blitz Match-Link Emperor’s New Groove Item Card Event Stamp card quest event awards Kuzco and Kronk emojis
Dragon Ball Z Dokkan Battle Match-RPG Terms of Service / Privacy Policy Updated General Data Protection Regulation
Family Guy AFMG Match-Link All My Illegitimate Children Complete event levels to collect DNA strands and fill a meter, or choose a Double Down Gamble option to complete the next level for 2x the DNA
Stewie & Brain’s B&B Purchase or play to collect keys to unlock 1 of 3 event levels. Losing a level locks the level again and requires more keys to unlock
Farm Heroes Saga Match-Link Booster Trail A streak feature awarding boosters to 1) player’s inventory, and 2) the next level (for players level 24+)
Treasure Tower Reskin of Treasure Mill event: complete event levels in one life to rule as a “Royal” with past Royal leaderboard
Fishdom Match-Builder Unique Fish Preview Preview of update with new fish characters added
Smarts Fischer Facebook-based player-controlled narrative quest. 3 players who complete all the puzzles win a prize
Gardenscapes Match-Builder Gardening Glove Swap any 2 adjacent elements without using a move
Terms of Service / Privacy Policy Update to ToS & PP – players must accept to continue
Garden Panorama 360-degree panorama sneak peek of new area
Reconnect Facebook Account At app-entry, players must reconnect/sync with Facebook
May Update May update arrives with preview video
Mystery Book An interactive book speaks about its former owner
Gummy Drop Match-Link Treasure Hunt Players must clear either Easy or Hard path in 1 life. Bigger prizes are awarded for A)Hard path, or B)completing both paths
Mother’s Day Garden Gala Event featuring Mother’s Day-themed levels
Homescapes Match-Builder Event Stacking Community page announces Flying High and Scarf events will launch together
Family Day 2-day sale bundle with option to select an offer or purchase both items
Bonsai Tree Reskin of Orangery Flower (leveling event)
Tournaments Coming soon video posted on community page with in-app information available in the ‘News’ tab
Terms of Service / Privacy Policy Update to ToS & PP – players must accept to continue
Legendary Game of Heroes Match-RPG Update & WiFi Update recommends WiFi use when updating and launching app afterwards
N3twork GDPR Policy Inbox announcement about privacy policy and GDPR gives a coin award
Matchington Mansion Match-Builder Daily Chest Update Treasure chests reskinned as gift boxes, and the screen’s Day 5 has new information displayed
Merge Dragons Match-Builder Toy Event Play-to-collect event featuring retro toy merge elements
Royal Wedding Event with royal wedding-themed merge elements and dragons
Magic Moon Event Play-to-collect event that awards a special Dragon
GDPR Updated General Data Protection Regulation
Panda Pop Bubble Popper Mother’s Day Pandamonium Players at level 15+ who log-in daily are awarded a gift (announced on community page)
Feed the Dragon Tournament rewards teams with prizes for popping dragon fruits
Pixel Art Other 3D Boosters All boosters made available for 3D art
GDPR Updated General Data Protection Regulation
Puzzle & Dragons Match-RPG Monster Exchange Monster Exchange added to baseline game; trade card groups for single, special cards
In-Dungeon Leveling Update Feature allowing monsters to be leveled in dungeons
Seekers Notes Hidden Mystery Hidden Object Enchanted Spring Reskin of usual month-long multi-event
Solitaire TriPeaks Solitaire Forum Chat Information about setting up private communication channels within forum
Event Schedule Update Fun Event Calendar displays the week’s daily events (Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun)
Club Notes Coming soon announcement noted with 5/29 app update
New Daily Bonus Daily bonus includes a streak mechanic to award players for consecutive days of logging in
Toon Blast Collapse Tap to Skip Tap-to-skip feature added for players to skip ending animation
Star Tournament Earn stars and prizes by completing levels for ranking on a leaderboard
Wizard of Oz Magic Match Match-Link Terms of Service / Privacy Policy At app-entry, players must accept the ToS & PP. Revised with “Welcome back” dialogue and ‘Accept’ button
Reconnect Facebook Account At app-entry, players must reconnect/sync with Facebook
Word Crossy Word Piggy Bank Play to collect coins in a piggy bank by completing levels – collect 250 coins to unlock purchase option for $0.99 (max 500)
UI Update UI Update
Ad Feature Ads near bottom of the screen allow player feedback at app-exit